What is the Self Check-in method?
Self check-in means that guests can check-in themselves in the apartment whenever they want after the time indicated in the Airbnb profile. The most popular methods are smart code locks, a key box outside the building or a doorman who is available 24 hours a day at the building entrance.
What are the advantages of Self Check-in?
Many of guests prefer this method, because it gives them the freedom to settle in whenever they want, regardless of the host. A trip rarely goes according to plan – flights are delayed, there are traffic jams on the streets and highways, the navigation system gets confused and sends guests to another city, and so on. Pre-determining an exact check-in time creates tension for guests, which we can save them with a self-check-in method.
Airbnb is increasingly used by companies that send their employees on business trips. To meet the increased demands of corporate customers, Airbnb created a special status called Business Travel Ready, which a property can receive if it meets a certain number of requirements. The most important criterion for apartments suitable for business trips is the availability of a Self Check-in method.
Self-accommodation of guests also means less work for the Flat Manager. How much less? Enough to make a special package for apartment management with Self Check-in method with significantly lower commission – 12%!
Which method should we choose?
If the apartment building does not have a doorman available 24 hours a day, there are two options.
Special code lock - The trend is for more and more apartments to be equipped with locks that allow entry by dialing a code. Airbnb recommends the manufacturer RemoteLock because of the compatibility of their products with the platform. Although quite expensive, the locks are extremely secure and allow for remote control. Unfortunately, this option is only possible if the building itself can be entered with a code instead of a key or chip.
Padlock with a box - this is probably the best option for the conditions in Bulgaria. The box-padlock is hung in a hidden place near the entrance of the building; it can also be attached to a wall with bolts. The box is opened with a code provided to approved guests upon confirmed booking and is changed periodically. The price of the box in the photos is BGN 90 when ordering from Amazon. Shipping will be free for our customers as Flat Manager orders boxes about once a month. Contact us for more information.
How secure is this box?
Many of our clients ask themselves the following question: "What happens if someone accidentally sees the box, manages to open it, takes the keys and enters the apartment." In order for this to happen, the person in question needs to know where the keys came from - this information is not written anywhere on or in the box. Also if the guy can unlock this box we assume he can handle the apartment lock.
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